timeshare rental agents in orlando

I've read a lot about not paying upfront fees while renting the timeshare you own. But whomsoever I call asks for an upfront fee. I tried to do a google search as well for good realtors in Florida but nothing came up. Could please somebody be kind enough to recommend a good agent who could help me rent 52nd week in Orlando without charging an upfront fee and charging me only when it is rented out? Or do you think for rental, is it a normal practice to charge upfront fee?

Don't go with an upfront fee rental agency as there's no guarantee that your unit will be rented and your upfront fee will be down the drain .... I would list my week for rent here on Redweek and/or other internet timeshare ad sites. Week 52 should be a very popular week in Orlando and if you price your rental right, you can rent it yourself. Placing an ad here is very easy.

We regular posters here on Redweek's forums recommend to NEVER pay an upfront fee to sell or rent your timeshare.

There is no need to pay a third party hundreds of dollars to do what you can do your self, which is list your TS on a website. Besides listing on RedWeek, some of the more popular websites are TUG (tug2.net), myresortnetwork.com, and vacationtimesharerentals.com. These are either free or have minimal membership and/or ad costs.

Thanks a million for your help but wouldnt I need help in drafting rental agreement, etc., and coordinating payments too as I am currently located in London. I am a novice in timeshare business. Please help.

Another option to at least consider is letting your resort rent your week out for you (if your particular resort or management company does so --- many certainly do). Yes, they will take a hefty 25-30% commission to rent on your behalf, but they also assume full responsibility for renter damages, they will handle all related agreements and funds, and you then need not be bothered at all with international transaction details. Just another option to examine, since you are clearly running out of time to rent a week 52 for 2008 anyhow --- that's now only about 90 days away. Frankly, right now is a bit too late for an owner to just be starting to advertise and / or be making rental inquires for late December, 2008. Just a thought...

shikhak2 wrote:

Thanks a million for your help but wouldnt I need help in drafting rental agreement, etc., and coordinating payments too as I am currently located in London. I am a novice in timeshare business. Please help.

SAMPLE RENTAL AGREEMENT

RESERVATIONS - Upon mutual agreement of unit rental, a ____% deposit must be made to confirm your reservation. Balance is due upon written confirmation or no later than _________, 2008. Payment is to be made with a bankcheck/draft (or a personal check if you accept that mode).

CANCELLATIONS - No cancellation allowed once a reservation has been made.

CHECK-IN/OUT - Check-in time is _____ P.M. on arrival date of __________, 2008. Check-out time is _____A.M. on date of departure of_________, 2008. Any exceptions must have prior approval from the owner and/or resort. The agreed upon rental price for the above stated timeframe or week of ______, 2008 is ________$ for unit number ____ at _________ (resort).

RULES AND REGULATIONS - Upon check-in, you must present a credit card to the front desk personnel, just like when you rent a hotel room. YOU are responsible for any damage, loss or theft incurred while renting this property. Any damage, which is not considered normal wear and tear, loss or theft caused by you, the renter, may be charged to your credit card. In order to reserve the integrity of the unit, we ask that it be occupied in a quiet and dignified manner. As guests of ______________(resort), you are expected to respect the premises and its contents and guard against damage, loss or theft. You are expected to adhere to all of _______________(resort) rules and regulations. The _____________ (resort), its employees and property owners will not be held libel for any claims, suits, damages, costs, losses and/or expenses arising from injury to any person or property occurring on the premises resulting from/relating to rental of this property. The renter must be at least 21 years of age and agrees not to sub-rent this unit. The rental rights acquired from this rental agreement are non-transferable.

TELEPHONE - All telephone calls, toll calls etc. will be billed to your credit card. NO PETS ALLOWED AT______________ (RESORT) AND NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE UNITS. A copy of this rental agreement is hereby acknowledged by both parties.

_________________ _________________ Signature of renter Signature of owner

Name, address, phone Name, address, phone __________________ __________________

hey thanks a million!